Synonyms of subvention

subvention

noun

səb-ˈven(t)-shən 

as in subsidy

a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action

the committee receives an annual subvention from the foundation to run the museum

Synonyms & Similar Words

• subsidy
• grant
• allotment
• appropriation
• assistance
• allocation
• allowance
• annuity
• entitlement
• fund
• endowment
• aid
• grant-in-aid
• benefit
• block grant
• stipend
• relief
• state aid
• foreign aid
• set-aside
• bequest
• advance
• trust fund
• legacy
• trust

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of subvention

It’s needed, Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West contends, to shore up vital health care services threatened by reductions in federal subventions and the state budget’s own deficits. — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026

External factors like the ban on subvention schemes and poor market sentiments impacted housing sales in both cities, but MMR performed relatively better. — Anuj Puri, Quartz India, 19 Dec. 2019

When paternal subventions were not forthcoming, Neruda hit on the idea of securing a diplomatic post abroad through Chile’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. — Benjamin Kunkel, The New Republic, 2 July 2018

Without subventions from Washington, Tesla’s market capitalization never would have even briefly exceeded GM’s. — George Will, National Review, 11 Oct. 2017

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